Stirling-Engine G

The Stirling-Engine G is a transparent Stirling Engine ideal for quantitative investigations of cyclic thermodynamic processes and specifically for understanding the Stirling cycle.

The integrated generator has a two stage belt pulley and is equipped with a switchover option for operating an integrated lamp, external loads, or demonstrating the processes of a heat pump or refrigerator. An engine generator and alcohol burner are both integrated into the build for use with methylated-spirits i.e. denatured alcohol.

Features of the Stirling-Engine G

• Recessed temperature measurement sockets
• Light barrier on flywheel
• Connection for pressure measurements
• String to measure the stroke of the power piston and determine volume
• Displacement cylinder and piston made of heat resistant glass
• Power cylinder, flywheel, and gearbox covers made of acrylic glass

Experiment Topics

• Heat engines and heat pumps
• Interdependence of gas temperature, pressure, volume
• Investigate pressure-volume (pV) diagrams and Carnot cycles
• Conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy
• Engine efficiencies and thermodynamic losses

Advantages

• Durability and high precision thanks to the use of high quality materials
• Easily understood, transparent design allows the functioning to be viewed with ease
• Operation of a Stirling engine as a classical heat-engine

Specifications

• Power: 1 – 4W
• Idling speed: 1000rpm
• Flywheel: 140mm diameter
• Power cylinder: 25mm diameter
• Stroke of the power piston: 24mm
• Gas volume: 32 cm³ – 44cm³
• Motor generator unit: max. 12V DC, 0.43A
• Belt pulley: two stage (30mm dia., 19mm dia.)

Compatible Equipment

• P1000548 Relative Pressure Sensor ±1000 hPA
• P1000568 Displacement Sensor
• P1008500 Sensor Holder for Stirling Engine G
• P1000544 3BNetlab
• P1000539 3BNETlog

Delivery Information

The Stirling-Engine G is usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days of ordering via UPS courier.

If you would like up to the minute delivery and tracking information for your order, please contact the Lab World Customer Care Team by telephone on 020 7501 1105 or by email using the form below. We look forward to helping you with your enquiry.